Motor Mechanic

Location: KELMSCOTT, WA

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Target Business Services Primary Location: Rex Turf, 2656 Albany Highway, Kelmscott WA 6111 Other Work Locations:

• Rex Turf, 36

Wells Street, Bellevue WA 6056

• 1 Keira Street, Seville Grove WA 6111

• Certificate III/ IV in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Automotive Technology or a related automotive/mechanical qualification, or equivalent relevant trade qualification.
• Relevant experience servicing and repairing motor vehicles, mobile plant, machinery and mechanical equipment.

Key Responsibilities In this role, your main responsibilities will include:

• Inspect, service, maintain and repair the company's fleet of utes, small trucks, trailers and other company vehicles.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults in petrol and diesel engines, transmissions, braking systems, steering, suspension, cooling systems and other mechanical components.
• Carry out servicing and repairs on company stationery engines, including two-stroke and four-stroke engines used in landscaping and related operations.
• Service, inspect and repair forklifts and associated mechanical systems to maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on loaders, Bobcats, excavators and other mobile plant used by the business.
• Conduct regular mechanical inspections of vehicles, machinery and equipment to identify wear, faults and potential safety issues before breakdowns occur.
• Perform engine servicing, oil and filter changes, lubrication, belt and hose replacement, brake servicing and other scheduled maintenance activities.
• Diagnose mechanical problems using appropriate testing, inspection and diagnostic equipment and determine the most effective repair method.
• Inspect trailers and their mechanical components, including braking, suspension, wheel and coupling systems, and arrange necessary repairs.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records for vehicles, machinery and equipment, including details of inspections, parts replaced and maintenance undertaken.
• Inspect newly acquired or returned equipment and vehicles to identify mechanical issues and determine servicing requirements.
• Ensure all mechanical work is undertaken in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements and relevant manufacturer specifications.
• Assist with the safe preparation of vehicles and machinery for operational use across the company's landscaping, turf, earthworks and delivery activities.
• Respond to urgent mechanical breakdowns and prioritise repairs according to operational requirements.

Skills and Experience To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Demonstrated experience in motor vehicle servicing and mechanical repairs.
• Experience working with a combination of light vehicles, small trucks, trailers and mobile plant.
• Experience with petrol and diesel engines, including two-stroke and four-stroke equipment.
• Experience servicing or repairing forklifts, loaders, Bobcats, excavators or similar earthmoving equipment will be highly regarded.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety and safe mechanical work practices.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Motor Mechanic to take responsibility for the maintenance and reliability of a diverse in-house fleet supporting a range of established landscaping, turf, earthworks and property service operations. To apply for this position, email your resume to ***********@targetbusiness.com.au Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted and your application will be treated as strictly confidential